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Description
The Professional Doctorate of Occupational Therapy at Bond University offers the opportunity for advanced application of evidence-based occupational therapy research and practice in the industry. Through engagement in a doctoral capstone experience, students will build upon the comprehensive clinical, business, and research skills developed during the Master of Occupational Therapy program to design and implement an innovative and applied response to a current practice issue through doctoral-level research, contributing to the development of new knowledge in the field. Students will have the opportunity to collaborate and engage meaningfully with industry partners and experienced academic mentors to develop advanced skills and in-depth knowledge in their individual topic of interest in one or more areas, including clinical practice, research administration, leadership, program and policy development, advocacy, education, or theory development.
The Professional Doctorate of Occupational Therapy is a higher degree by research program awarded for a combination of coursework, clinical placement, and internship followed by a doctoral thesis. The thesis represents a significant contribution to the knowledge or understanding of an aspect of occupational therapy and demonstrates the capacity of the student to carry out independent research at a doctoral level.
Subject details
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate ability to develop and apply a substantial body of knowledge within a specific area of research which makes an original contribution to the occupational therapy profession.
- Demonstrate expert skills to design, implement, analyse, theorise, and communicate research that promotes the occupational health and wellbeing of individuals, groups, or communities.
- Apply substantial knowledge of research principles and methods to investigate and contribute to developing new knowledge in one or more areas of professional practice.
- Apply principles of ethical research and cultural sensitivity across all aspects of the research process.
- Effectively disseminate research within an academic setting in the form of a thesis or equivalent and communicate and translate research outcomes to end-users through collaboration with key stakeholders.
Enrolment requirements
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Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.
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This subject is not available to
Refer to Faculty/Managed by HDR Unit This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure. |